Social media may be a treasure trove of viral tunes and fashion tips, but in recent years it’s also given us plenty of our favorite snacks. Balsamic-glazed playful boys to crisp cucumber saladFood content creators on TikTok and other platforms are always giving us our next crave-worthy snack recipe — and we’re here for all of them.
The latest no-cook appetizer to catch our eye (and our stomachs)? Italian Nachos. This culinary delight is an irresistible tower of potato chips and Italian meat that sounds perfect for everything from holiday entertaining to weekend football celebrations. After all, what’s not to love about a salty, crispy plate of chips topped with everything we love about a good charcuterie board?
TikToker Nia Arentzen (@neacooks) shared her Italian nachos recipe in a clip that recently went viral. In the video, Arentzen places prosciutto and sea salt and black pepper kettle chips in a bowl, then tops it with lemon zest, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper and a white sauce, which commenters on the post speculate. It is similar to Ranch or Caesar. Dressing.
Fans of the post also shared their own variations on the snack, suggesting adding additions like pistachios, crunchy pancettaBasil, Burrata Yogurt, and balsamic glazeAnd Arentzen isn’t the only ingredient maker giving some extra flavor to plain old potato chips this holiday season.
Meredith Hayden (aka @wishbonekitchen) recently shared her spin on Spanish nachos. “It was inspired by a dish I ate at a restaurant where they made it,” Hayden says in the clip. Homemade Potato Chips It was still hot and coated with Iberico ham, and it was delicious.
In his video, Hayden features potato chips, olives, spicy peppers, Iberico HamAnchovies, and mango cheese for a mouth-watering appetizer packed with salty, potato-y goodness. Hayden roasts her potato chips in the oven under the broiler on a sheet pan for a moment to warm them through, then layers the hot chips with Iberico ham before topping them with other ingredients.
“These could change the world,” said one commenter on TikTok. Another said, “All it takes is warm honey and a balsamic glaze on top.”
Whether we’re enjoying these warm, flaky chip plates this holiday season or trying recipes like these Hot Chili Jelly Chips Or Chocolate Covered Potato ChipsIt’s clear that the 2024 holiday season could be the season of spit. And, if snacking on chips isn’t your thing (as if!), there are plenty of other ways to get your crunchy potato fix, like Casserole made with potato chips Or my family’s personal favorite, Crispy Munchie ChickenA recipe I got from my husband’s grandmother that’s so good, we printed it on kitchen dish towels.
